Public School Music Instructor / Coach

Third Street Music School • New York, NY

23h

About The Position

Third Street Music School is seeking a music instructor to support and train public school teachers and paraprofessionals in integrating music into their pre-K and/or kindergarten classrooms. The ideal candidate is a dedicated music educator who has 5+ years of experience teaching students ages 3-6, collaborating with other teaching professionals, and developing/overseeing the implementation of music curriculum in public schools. Third Street began providing music instruction to public school students in 1959 and arts integration teacher training to public school teachers in 2015. Today, Third Street partners with 30+ public schools across NYC. The goal of these partnerships is to improve the lives of students and teachers through music and dance. Third Street’s teacher training program offers a collaborative environment for public school teachers to inspire and support the integration of music into daily activities throughout the school day. Third Street faculty host workshops and on-site residencies which focus on each of the foundational elements of teaching music in the early childhood classroom. In addition to age-appropriate songs and movement activities, the instructorcoach will offer techniques to extend activities such as making literary connections, initiating and incorporating students’ ideas, and encouraging family engagement. Strategies for adapting and personalizing material to address the specific student populations in each classroom are a critical part of the workshops and on-site residencies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in early childhood or music education
• 5+ years’ experience teaching 3–6-year-old students in large group settings and public schools
• Attention to punctuality, attendance records, and reports
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for working with students and classroom teachers
• Record of ongoing professional development and activity in professional organizations
• Ability to collaborate with a variety of colleagues, including Third Street faculty and staff members

Responsibilities

• Lead workshops and coaching sessions for pre-K and kindergarten teachers and paraprofessionals
• Work with teachers to scaffold lessons and musical activities during whole group learning time and other daily routines
• Foster a love of music through the development of artistic expression, song, dance, and instrumental exploration
• Celebrate diverse cultures through music and/or dance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level